Susan R. Berge: Reminded of the Declaration

Companies are fleeing the United States to escape the insatiable hunger of the tax man. The latest is Burger King (“Burger King looks to move to Canada,” news, Aug. 26), but others have gone before, and undoubtedly more will follow. In addition, a re

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Posted Aug. 26, 2014 @ 4:00 pm

Companies are fleeing the United States to escape the insatiable hunger of the tax man. The latest is Burger King (“Burger King looks to move to Canada,” news, Aug. 26), but others have gone before, and undoubtedly more will follow. In addition, a record number of Americans is renouncing U.S. citizenship for the same reason.

Excessive taxation is making it necessary to leave the United States in order to survive. I am reminded of the Declaration of Independence listing the reasons for separating from England and King George, one of which was, “He has erected a Multitude of new Offices, and sent hither Swarms of Officers to harass our People, and eat out their Substance.”

Is Congress paying attention? Does anyone care? Does government at all levels really want to continue to hollow out the United States and make it impossible for people to live on what’s left to them after taxes?